The Immigration Mastermind

Do You Need An Attorney?

Clients often ask “Do I really need a lawyer to handle my case?” Here’s the truth.  It depends. Some immigration cases are easier than others. Run-of-the-mill family visas petition or citizenship application matters are not as tough as a deportation defense case at immigration court. But are any cases truly run-of-the-mill? In other words, are run-of-the-mill cases problem-free? And supposing your case is run-of-the-mill, are you equipped to handle it? Related Podcasts: Episode 27: Immigration Success Is Not A Sprint [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/immigration-success-is-not-a-sprint] Episode 26: The Wrong First Question: [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/the-wrong-first-question] Recommended Links For More Information: How A Deportation Lawyer Can Help Win Hard Cases At Immigration Court [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/immigration-trial-attorneys-deportation-defense] EOIR Motions To Reopen vs Motions To Reconsider: A Second Chance To Win At Immigration Court [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/motion-to-reopen-immigration-court]

Towards Multicultural Democracy

“If destruction be our lot”, Abraham Lincoln once noted, “we must ourselves be its author and finisher.” That was 187 years ago. Many things have changed in the United States since that time.  But not the destructive power of racism. Related Podcasts: Episode 204: When Was America Great (For Immigrants)? [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/america-immigration-past-not-greathttps://Episode204:WhenWasAmericaGreat(ForImmigrants)?] Episode 157: Divide And Conquer [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/divide-and-conquer] Recommended Links For More Information: The Anti-Immigrant Propaganda War [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/anti-immigrant-propaganda-war] The Battle To Correct False Labels About Immigrants [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/immigration-attorney-battle-false-immigrant-labels]

Immigration Lawyers: The Good, Bad, And Ugly

Immigration law, at times, reminds me of the classic Western, “The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly.”  The Good, played by Clint Eastwood, is a subdued yet confident bounty hunter, ready to dive into battle.  The Bad is a ruthless and unfeeling mercenary who always finishes a job he is paid for.  The Ugly is a fast-talking bandit, who has committed a long list of crimes.  Similarly, there are good lawyers, bad lawyers, and outright scammers.  Related Podcasts: Episode 123: The Immigration Danger Of False Friends [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/immigration-danger-false-friends] Episode 89: Beware Misleading U Visa Advertising [https://ImmigrationWebsites] Recommended Links For More Information: If You’re Looking For Green Card Help: Beware Immigration Fraud [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/immigration-attorney-advice-beware-immigration-fraud] Just Say No To Notarios [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/just-say-no-to-notarios]

Hard Work Pays Off

I still remember my first immigration trial. I worked hard to cover every angle in advance. At the end of the hearing, the judge threw a curve at me. In his view, my client could not prove good moral character. Being a new attorney, I was startled and afraid I had not prepared adequately.  Related Podcasts: Episode 137: Sports And Immigration [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/sports-and-immigration] Episode 84: 7 Tips For Resilience [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/7-resilience-tips] Recommended Links For More Information: Why Thoroughness Should Not Be A Mere Afterthought In Consultations [https://www.carlosbatara.com/why-thorough-consultations-are-necessary/] How Much Do You Charge For Immigration Services? [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/attorney-fees]

Chaos Management

I subscribe to chaos. More precisely,  I subscribe to chaos theory as a time management philosophy. Because chaos is inevitable, chaos theory teaches it is a force that should be accounted for in our daily lives. Related Podcasts: Episode 142: How A Virtual Immigration Lawyer Helps Clients [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/how-virtual-immigration-law-office-helps-clients] Episode 53: Never Buy The Pessimism Of Others [https://immigration-mastermind.captivate.fm/episode/never-buy-others-pessimism] Recommended Links For More Information: The Battle For Immigration Justice: Why Compassion Matters [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/deportation-defense-justice-dna] The Fallacy Of Quick Immigration Fixes [https://www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com/immigration-quick-fix-fallacy]